This is the best park we've ever been to! We easily make the drive up from Colorado Springs just to…read morevisit this park. It's super clean with lots of areas to sit and even picnic. There's so much for kids to do and explore. My toddler loves the small kid's playground area. Others have had issues with the parking situation, but we have had no problems.

This was a pretty cool park, but the zipline was down when we were there. There's a great seating…read morearea where you can monitor the kids with clear visibility to the main structure. The kids enjoyed all of the park, which was clean and had plenty of parking when we were there. There's a school nearby and some games (tennis and baggo/corn-hole) off to the sides.

This is a fantastic small park. The only downside is that it has port-a-potties…read more This is a newer park, so all of the equipment is nice. There's a tot play area and a kids play area. There is a huge slide where you have to either climb up rocks to get to the top or go up a huge set of stairs - very mountain climber-ish, but safe. They even have some play equipment that makes musical sounds. The ground is that rubbery surface that has some bounce to it. There's an area with small tables and it's covered, so there's always a little shade to be found. In the summer they have a splash pad fountain area. There's also a sports field at the park - a soccer/la cross field. I want to say it's turf, but not 100% sure. There are two parking lots and street parking for overflow.

Today I decided to try the Spinney toy at Elk Ridge Park with my kids, you know, what could go…read morewrong? I got on and the way it was balanced I started spinning INCREDIBLY fast. I couldn't see anything but a blur of wood chips and the only thing I could hear was laughing little boys. I called out to my oldest, "Can you help slow down mom??" More laughing. I got bigger- I spun faster. I got smaller- I spun faster. After about a minute of trying to slow down with no avail I decided the only way out was to just thrust my body on to the ground and hope for the best. Luckily I still had enough equilibrium to find my way to about my hands and knees. I landed with a thud. I tried to look to see where my children were at, but the park around me was spinning so fast. My head was pounding. Still on my hands and knees, I threw up all over the wood chips. "Mommy are you ok?" All I could respond with was "ughhhh". Could I have caused a hemorrhagic stroke? Could I call 911 this disoriented? Eventually the world stopped spinning and I did what any good mom would do, "That was so fun! Do you guys want a turn?". Most pukey I've been at a park since Merry-Go-Rounds were a thing in 1993.

Took a hike on the incline and surrounding trails. The amphitheater looks like a great place to see…read morea show.

Great rec center, amphitheater, and hiking trails. Can…read moreeasily spend a full day here too if you're not too careful :)

Probably one of the most photogenic parks I have ever stumbled upon. There were families everywhere…read moreon this beautiful Sunday afternoon soaking in the lasts bits of summer here in Denver. Everywhere I turned I was more and more amazed by the beauty. From the trees to the river to watching the sky turn golden as the sun set, this made for a perfect stop for an early fall best friend photo shoot.

This small park is right off the Cherry Creek Trail. Mainly people such as walkers and cyclist use…read morethis park as a rest stop when traversing the trail. This lovely oasis has cool shade trees, a pavilion with picnic tables, a restroom with water fountain and beautiful scenery as far as the eye can see.

My husband and I really enjoyed our hike here. We went into the canyon and were stunned with how…read morebeautiful the area is. We've drove by this state park so many times without stopping. We now see that was a travesty. The park is easy to navigate and has a lot of parking. There are a lot of easy trails to hike throughout the park. The park is also mapped out nicely.

It's one of my favorite places to hike and explore. Bring your furry hiking partners, bring your…read morewired kids, bring your dates and your loved ones here. It's the best, lots of trails, lots of picturesque views. And it's only a $10 fee to visit for the day.

Much better trail conditions than our last time attempting to hike here, when it was a swampy mess…read more Trail is now completely dry. Tons and tons of bikers and hikers out on a clear Saturday morning. It's not the most exciting trail, but it's close if you live in Castle Rock, and the views of the front range are decent.

Don't go on a hot day. There is no shade. But beautiful views, needed breezes one is at the top…read morenear the water tanks

Park has many amenities for the children. Well maintained equipment so no worries in that respect…read more Very good basketball court and adjacent to screened tennis courts. My 5 year old grandson is a dedicated basketball player and enjoyed the shooting hoops and moved on to the playground equipment. He gave the thumbs up for the facility and if he's happy grandpa is happy.

Found this park online for the playground and was so happy we decided to go out on a warm sunny…read moreday. The playground is so nice and the park was very clean. We went early on a Saturday around 10am and it wasn't busy. We stayed for a while bc the kids loved it. 4, 5 & even our 14 year old. We ended up leaving around 11:30 bc it got crowded and not very many people wearing masks. We will definitely be back again.

The park was decent and clean. They have a playset and tennis courts along with some open space…read more I'm giving it 3 stars because the handful of people there were staring a lot, enough so that it made the visit awkward.

The family I nanny for recently moved to Castle Rock, so we are new to the area. I found a website…read morethat lists the must-visit parks in town, so we've been trying them out! We loved Gemstone Park! HIGHLIGHTS: - Swings! (Including baby swings) - Basketball and Tennis Court - Picnic Tables & Benches - A large canopy for shade This park is very well maintained. The grass was freshly mowed and I didn't find any litter. The playground itself is accessible for toddlers. The child I nanny is 19 months and she had a blast. There were slides for her size and I went down the bigger slides with her. There are prairie dogs just a short walk down the path. You can hear them squeaking from the park, but they tend to hide if you get too close.

This is a cool walking area with a small creek right in the downtown of Castle Rock. There are a…read moreton of things to do nearby in terms of food and shopping. The park connects to additional paths, has a splash pad, an area for music/seating, and more.

The Christmas craft festival was on and we came down to check it out. Parked in the garage close by…read moreand walked over. He saw the granite slabs across the creek so we walked on the to the other side. How fun! The steps up are taller than my short legs :) but I made it. The stalls were arranged in the park and we wandered down them. So many things to look at. Some talented people and cool food items. Peanuts cooked right in their shells, hot sauces, cookies and meat products. Great stocking stuffer and gift ideas. Jewelry and clothing items, household decor and music. Everyone was so nice and I even got to meet someone I follow on instagram and try her cookies. I enjoy this park and discover new things when I come. This time it was a little library. I love those as I like borrowing a book and bringing one to give.

A nice place to go for a walk if you are in the Pinery area…read more It's about a mile around the lake. A good distance with kids. Stroller friendly too. Dog friendly as well. They have picnic tables available.

We love coming to this lake! We've visited in multiple seasons -- with and without trail flooding…read more-- and it's beautiful every single time. Today was especially special with 65-degree sunny weather in February, which felt like a gift. The trails were peaceful, the scenery was gorgeous, and we saw so much wildlife throughout our walk. It's one of those spots that always feels like a reset, no matter the time of year. Whether you're looking for a quiet nature stroll or just want to soak up some Colorado sunshine, this lake never disappoints.